Madeline
Certified Tutor
...Illinois State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I have experience working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade. I am specifically endorsed in reading, language arts, and social studies. I will soon be endorsed in science as well. I enjoy tutoring because of the one-on-one interaction that does not occur as frequently in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Alicia
Certified Tutor
...because, throughout my years of studying these subjects, I’ve come up with a lot of fun and creative ways to learn them that I’d love to share with students. I’ve worked very hard to prepare for standardized tests and I understand the difficulties they can sometimes pose, so I’m also excited to help students tackle...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Psychology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Vicki
Certified Tutor
...Illinois University. I later completed a master's degree from Illinois State University. My major was in Elementary Education; however, I also have a degree in Special Education. For more than 12 years I have worked with students of all age levels; ranging from elementary school age to high school age students. Building a solid foundation...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Ed/Special Ed
Master of Science, Special Education
Aprill
Certified Tutor
...often offer students extra credit questions on previously missed exam questions. This technique allows for the student to strive for more points, allows them to fix mistakes they may have already made, and they can take a second look at the material. I believe that if you give students all of the necessary tools and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology & Chemistry
Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Marianna
Certified Tutor
...Art History at the University of Texas at Austin in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Visual Culture from Illinois State University in 2008. Seeking a more global perspective as well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Art History
Master of Arts, Visual Culture
Amy
Certified Tutor
...games, and music. I believe that each student is unique and has their own learning style, which is why it can be tough for many students to thrive solely through learning in a typical classroom environment. Tutoring offers a more focused, individualized atmosphere which enables the tutor to tailor the lessons to the student for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French, Theatre
Master of Arts, French
Jim
Certified Tutor
...Moraine Valley Community College before earning my degrees at Illinois State University. I have a B.S. in English and a Master of Science Degree in Writing with a focus on Teaching Composition at the Community College Level. I have taught Composition at Western Illinois University, South Suburban College and the University of St. Francis. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English
Master of Science, Writing
Lisa
Certified Tutor
...meet each student's individual strengths and needs. It is my personal goal to make kids see that math is interesting, not scary, and that it is OK to struggle with it sometimes. The way that we learned math when we were in school years ago is drastically different from how I run my classroom and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Robert
Certified Tutor
...to enter the teaching profession, and I have come to absolutely love it. I really like working with young people, not least because they intuitively understand as I do that learning should be fun and that few great things are accomplished without a laugh or two along the way; ultimately, however, it is about learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
History Teacher Education
Lin
Certified Tutor
I am passionate about helping students succeed. A former high school French teacher, I have experience in teaching French levels 1-5. I enjoy working with students, encouraging them and increasing their confidence in language learning. I am positive, organized, punctual, and successful in my previous tutoring experiences. ... I believe it is important that the student feels comfortable and relaxed during our meetings. Therefore, in addition to introducing myself, I like to have students tell me...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Education-French
Masters, Master of Science in French
Richard
Certified Tutor
...have experience in drawing the best out of my students. I have a great deal of teaching experience, and have thus developed the patience and ability to work with any type of student. I have over fifteen years of full time teaching experience in universities, community colleges, and for-profit institutions. I also have taught numerous...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Math
PHD, Music Education
Pamela
Certified Tutor
...high school French teacher in the Chicago area. This is my 5th year of teaching. Previously, I studied at Illinois State University where I earned my BA in French with an endorsement to teach K-12. During my studies at ISU, I had the opportunity to spend a year in Angers, France immersing myself in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
Erin
Certified Tutor
...I have also spent time as an assistant coach for a high school cross-country ski team, where I gained the ability to teach students skills outside of a classroom setting. Because I have worked with students with diverse educational and personal backgrounds in a variety of settings, I am well-qualified to be your tutor. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Biological Sciences
ACT English: 31
ACT Science: 31
Haley
Certified Tutor
I'm a recent graduate with honors from Illinois State University . I majored in statistics so there hasn't been a time in the last 12 years that I wasn't studying math. At Illinois State University I...... I believe in explaining the "why" of a problem, not just the "how." I always found it easier to remember different problems in math when I knew WHY we were doing it!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Statistics
Jim
Certified Tutor
...the direction of their choice is my challenge as an educator. A well oiled classroom is imperative when you're in charge of 30+ students. The downside, however, is that some of those students will slip through the cracks if they are not given enough attention. Upon earning my degree in English Education at Illinois State...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Education
Miles
Certified Tutor
...a university level mathematics department working one-on-one with math students to personalize a teaching approach that helps them not only understand how to perform the required math computations but set a motivation for their coursework. He was a professor's assistant at a university level physics department providing lectures in the physics lab setting with little...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Physics and Mathematics
Zachary
Certified Tutor
...Illinois State University majoring in math with a minor in music. I specialize in tutoring high school math and chemistry, but I can also tutor for standardized tests. I have tutoring experience from highschool. I enjoy tutoring because I get to see how my students develop their skills over time. Outside of school, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics - Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Tyler
Certified Tutor
...years of experience in educational settings. My teaching experience ranges from teaching college sociology courses to TESL in West Africa. I believe in working to help children of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and some of my best experiences have come from in-home counseling clients and residential behavioral health counseling. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Sociology
Masters, Sociology
Michael
Certified Tutor
My goal is to provide the best possible instruction to students in need of extra assistance through a variety of teaching methods that are appropriate to the student's learning style.... Usually, it is a lot of translating from one language to the other and systematically going through each sentence so that the student understands the relationship between all the words within the sentence. This is usually done with written sentences I come up with using the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, German
Masters, Education
Brittany
Certified Tutor
...various application on the IPADS, real life situation, visuals, and many other strategies to encourage and help to develop math skills. I am endorsed in language arts. I love teaching language arts because there is such a wide array of resources available to students. I think reading is the foundation for all other subjects and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Special Education
At Varsity Tutors, we're committed to connecting you to top tutors capable of delivering an outstanding experience. That's why we provide a 100% tutor satisfaction guarantee.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.